The Memorial Day Mile

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event Date: 2025-05-26
• Location: 227 West Van Buren Street, Columbia City, IN
• Race URL: The Memorial Day Mile
• Distance: Competitive mile, downhill course

🎉 Event Details

• Start Time: Kicks off the Annual Memorial Day Parade at 10:15 AM
• Course Description: Starts in downtown Columbia City and finishes at the Whitley County YMCA, following Van Buren Street
• Post-Race Amenities: Refreshments and awards will be presented at the finish line
• Local Feature: Moo-Over will be offering delicious and refreshing plant-based ice cream for all finishers

🚗 Parking Instructions

• Availability: Parking available throughout Columbia City and at the YMCA finish line
• Request: Participants are asked to refrain from parking along Van Buren Street (Start line/Parade Route)

🏅 Awards and Prizes

• Awards Category: Overall Male, Female, Masters Male, Female, 2nd and 3rd place male/female finishers
• New Category: Grand Masters (50+) Male and Female prize money will be awarded
• Finisher Reward: All finishers will receive a commemorative finisher coin
• Prize Pool: $600 total prizes, including $75 for Overall Winners/Masters Men & Women, $50 for 2nd Place, and $25 for 3rd Place

❤️ Supporting Local Veterans

• Profits Usage: 100% of the profits from the race will be donated
• Beneficiaries: Donations will go to local AMVETS post 2919 and Columbia City Fire Department